EBC and ABC Trek – 14 days

14 Days
Moderate

Max. Altitude

5545m

Best Season

Mar-May/ Sept-Nov

Activity

Trekking

Start / End Point

Kathmandu/Kathmandu

Overview of EBC and ABC Trek – 14 days

Are you looking for the best alternative between EBC and ABC Trek ? (EBC: Everest Base Camp and ABC: Annapurna Base Camp). Why look for the best alternative when you can do both in a single trek. We present our brand new Everest Base Camp and Annapurna Base Camp Trek package with proper detailed information, customizable altitude friendly itinerary and inclusions.

EBC and ABC Trek don’t need any introduction. Both of the treks are in the bucket list of most travelers and adventure enthusiasts all over the world. The only issue is one lies in the Eastern part of Nepal and the other lies in Western part of Nepal. To bridge the gap we present you our EBC and ABC combined package with the Helicopter trekking option.

Everest Base Camp Trek

The bucket list no.1 for most travelers around the world, Everest Base Camp (World Highest Peak’s base camp) is the trekking to go to mark yourself as a successful adventurer. One of the best trekking experiences with amazing Himalayan Vistas, great natural scenarios, animal, plant and bird species along with the prominent Sherpa Culture, this trek offers it all.

Annapurna Base Camp Trek

One of the most visited, if not the most visited trekking destinations of Nepal, ABC has established itself as a favorite. Annapurna Trek is famous for its greenery, panorama, varieties of wild flowers and animal life as well as the hospitable nature of the locals. With easier and shorter trekking experience than other trekking destinations of Nepal, ABC trek is best for travel enthusiasts.

EBC and ABC Trek – 14 days Itinerary

day 01 Arrival in Kathmandu Airport (1350m), pick up and check-in

The first day, you will arrive at Kathmandu Airport, our representative will be present to pick you up from the airport and check in to the Hotel.

Overnight in Hotel Jampa/Hotel Thamel

Maximum Altitude

1,350 m.

Trek Duration

20 min

Transportation

Hotel

day 02 Flight to Lukla(2860m) and trek to Phakding (2610m)

Early in the morning, we will head towards the domestic airport with our guide to take on a thrilling and adventurous flight to Lukla. Lukla “The gateway to Everest” is the place, you will have a short breakfast and start trekking towards Phakding. At the end of Lukla VIllage we will take an entry permit and continue.

Today is the first day of trekking, so we’ll take it slow and easy. We will descend to the Dudh Koshi River and follow it till we reach Phakding. We will be in Phakding in just 3 to 4 hrs of walking and overnight there.

Overnight in Pine Forest Lodge

Maximum Altitude

2,610 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Trek Duration

25m flight or 4 hr walk

Accomodations

Lodge

day 03 Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440m)

After breakfast around 7 or 7:30, we will continue our trekking journey to Namche Bazaar. We will walk gradually uphill towards Mojo. The checkpoint to Everest (Sagarmatha National park).

Lies in the way. We will then have our lunch in Jorsale and continue to ascend to Namche. We also walk across the popular Hillary suspension bridge. Namche is also known as “The Sherpa Capital”

Overnight in Himalayan Culture Home/Hotel Namche/Camp De Base

Maximum Altitude

3,440 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Trek Duration

6-7 hrs walk

Accomodations

Lodge

day 04 Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar and side excursion to Everest View hotel (3880m)

Today is the “rest day” in Namche. You can visit Everest View Hotel, one of the highest luxury hotels in such high altitude. It is 400m incline, so it would be great for acclimating your body with the environment and altitude.

You will also enjoy the 360 degree panoramic views from the Hillary museum.

Overnight in Himalayan Culture Home/Hotel Namche/Camp De Base

Maximum Altitude

3,880 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Trek Duration

4hrs walk

Accomodations

Lodge

day 05 Trek from Namche Bazaar to Dibuche (3734m)

We start with beautiful views of Amadablam and Thamserku, with an easier trail compared to the ascend from Phaking to Namche. After our lunch in Phungi Thenga, then we ascend up to Tengboche.

We roam around one of the biggest monasteries in the region for sometime, if we are lucky we will be able to see the monks praying and chanting.

Overnight in Rivendell or Himalayan Culture Home

Maximum Altitude

3,734 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Trek Duration

6-7 hrs walk

Accomodations

Lodge

day 06 Trek from Dibuche to Dingboche (4410m)

After breakfast, We start our trail following the Khumbu Valley and DudhKoshi river. We pass through the beautiful villages of Pangboche,cross suspension bridges and stop for Lunch at Somare, then we continue uphill to reach Dingboche.

Overnight in Stupa inn

Maximum Altitude

4,410 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Trek Duration

6-7 hrs walk

Accomodations

Lodge

day 07 Acclimatization Day at Dingboche, hike to Narkyang Hill Viewpoint (4750m)

Today,we acclimatize with the weather, altitude and temperature. On a clear day, the pristine view of Amadablam, Makalu, Island Peak, and many other snowpeak ridges blesses us when we ascend to the viewpoint of Narkyang hill.

Some fit and experienced trekkers or mountain climbers trek up to the top of the hill, but we don’t recommend it as it is physically tiring and we need to continue our actual trek towards Everest Base Camp.

Overnight in Stupa inn

Maximum Altitude

4,750 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Trek Duration

4 hrs walk

Accomodations

Lodge

day 08 Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4900m)

We start from Lobuche after breakfast and head towards Lobuche. We will stop for Lunch in Thukla, and continue to Lobuche.
You can also experience the world’s highest bakery in Lobuche.

Overnight in Hotel National Park/Oxygen Inn.

Maximum Altitude

4,900 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Trek Duration

5-6 hrs walk

Accomodations

Lodge

day 09 Trek from Lobuche to EBC (5364m) via Gorakshep (5164m)

The main and final day of the EBC part. We will hike up to Gorak Shep first and have our lunch there and leave our big luggage there and carry only essentials to reach Everest Base Camp.

One of the biggest landmarks for adventure lovers, Everest Base Camp has its own magical aura. The base of the world’s highest peak is a foot to reach as well.

Overnight in Everest Inn/Yeti.

Maximum Altitude

5,364 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Trek Duration

7-8 hrs walk

Accomodations

Lodge

day 10 Early morning hike to Kalapathar (5545m) and Helicopter return from Gorak Shep to Kathmandu,Helicopter from Kathmandu to Annapurna Base Camp.(4130m)

Early in the morning, we will hike up to the Kalapathar for an early morning sunrise over Everest and other high peaks.We return to Gorak Shep and have a quick bite, then Helicopter return to Kathmandu (with stopover in between for fueling or shuttle in case of big groups) Then we helicopter to Annapurna Base Camp from Kathmandu.

We observe the beauty of the base camp of some of the fascinating looking mountains including Fishtail ( as the name suggests, looks like the tail of the fish), Annapurna II and more.

Overnight in best available himalayan standard Lodge

Maximum Altitude

4,130 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Trek Duration

2hr trek, 3.5 hr flight

Accomodations

Lodge

day 11 Trek from Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo

After breakfast, we start descending down towards Bamboo, as we would have reached the base camp, it won’t be difficult to adjust to the altitude of Annapurna Region.

Overnight in best available himalayan Lodge

Maximum Altitude

2,300 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accomodations

Lodge

day 12 Trek from Bamboo to Jhinu (1780m)

In the March-May season you can see the rhododendron flower blooming all over the jungle along the trail. The multi-coloured rainbow like forest is one of the main attractions of this trek specially in March and April.

Overnight in best available himalayan Lodge

Maximum Altitude

1,780 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accomodations

Lodge

day 13 Drive from Jhinu to Pokhara,evening Pokhara Exploration

We start our 4 wheel jeep drive to Pokhara and check in to a 03-star hotel, refresh ourselves from a magical journey in the himalayas and in the evening we will explore the beauty of Lake Side Pokhara , maybe with a boating at Phewa lake and a visit to Peace Stupa or Tal Barahi Temple in the middle of Phewa lake.

Overnight in Hotel Queen’s Park

Maximum Altitude

900 m.

Meals

Breakfast and Lunch

Accomodations

Hotel

day 14 Morning (before 10am) Flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu and Evening Departure.

You can enjoy a relaxed morning in the hotel or you can book a car and drive to Sarangkot for an early morning sunrise. The magical golden sunrise is the best sunrise I have ever experienced in my life personally.

The golden hue on the mountains gives such a lovely view. Around late morning or early afternoon we fly back to Kathmandu and head towards the international airport for flight back home.

Maximum Altitude

1,350 m.

Accomodations

Breakfast

Transportation

30 min

What's Included

All Private International and domestic pickups and drops
Complete departure information, about trek, flight ticket, guide, altitude sickness and reconfirmation and extended visa service (if necessary) and extra tour service before the trek starting.
03-star accommodation in Kathmandu BB plan
03-star accommodation in Pokhara BB plan
Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla for all members and involved staffs
15 kg luggage allowance- 10 kg big bag and 05 kg small bag per person
Twin-share accommodation throughout the trek with attached bathroom up to Dingboche
Hot-shower up to Dibuche.
As per group size, private trekking guides (01 guide for 05 people) and private porter (01 porter for 02 people) caring 20 Kgs (10 kg per person)
All accommodations, food, salary, accidental, health and life insurance of staffs (guide and porters)
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner throughout the trek
Helicopter from Gorakshep to Kathmandu and Kathmandu to Annapurna Base Camp for members and guide
Warm Down jacket and four seasonal sleeping bag will be provided during the ABC trekking ( down jacket and sleeping bag are to be returned after the trip )
TIMS Fee- Trekkers’ Information Management System (Please bring 2 passport size photos for permits)
Local Permits, National Park Permits Conservation trek permit fee.
Everest Base Camp and Annapurna base camp trail map.
First Aid kits for the staff and the groups.
Services coordination for emergency and rescue operations
Government taxes & office service charge
Farewell dinner at reputed restaurant

What's Excluded

Meals not quantified in the ‘Meal Inclusions’ in the itinerary.
Travel insurance covering up to 6000m height.
International airfare.
Nepal entry visa charge.
All beverages and other personal expenses.
Snacks and other personal expenses.
Battery charge,hot showers & international phone calls.
Tips for Guide/Porters/Drivers.
Service not mentioned above.

EBC and ABC Trek – 14 days - Essential Information

Why EBC and ABC Trek with Helicopter?

Time Saving

Helicopter treks help to save valuable time walking back the same route or avoid driving in bumpy roads to travel between different trekking destinations of Nepal.

Safe and Fast

While walking would take 05-07 days just to travel between the Everest Region (from Gorakshep) to the Annapurna Region (Pokhara), Helicopter rides save the hassle and can be traveled in just half a day. Saving you more time for adventure and trekking.

Reach the Annapurna Base Camp and trek down

As you would have reached Everest Base Camp and returned, you would be properly acclimatized and altitude friendly so that you can directly Helicopter to Annapurna Base Camp. Rather than trekking up to the base camp, we descend down from Annapurna Base Camp.

EBC and ABC Trek- Annapurna Region

EBC and ABC Trek Permit

Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Permit (For EBC Trek)
Sagarmatha National Park Permit (For EBC Trek)
TIMS Permit (For EBC Trek)
TIMS Permit (For ABC Trek)
ACAP Permit (Annapurna Conservation Area Project) (For ABC Trek)

Accommodations and Food Available in EBC and ABC Trek

In Kathmandu and Pokhara, we will provide 03-star accommodation with breakfast. The rooms can accommodate single/twin share /double occupancy as per group size.

During the trek, we will provide twin-share accommodation during the trek. The lodges will be standard with an attached bathroom till Dingboche and during ABC, in Jhinu Danda. Places like Gorakshep, Lobuche, Annapurna Base Camp and Bamboo have basic Himalayan lodges.

You can get all kinds of food from Local, Tibetan, Indian, Continental, etc. You can choose any of your preferred items

EBC and ABC Guide and Porters

Life Himalaya will provide you with a private guide. Our guide will have at least a decade of experience or more, and have enough knowledge of the location, atmosphere , weather and food. Our guides are Government license holders for guiding and have primary health care knowledge in case of emergency.

Our porters are local sherpa with experience of trekking routes beforehand. They are strong , friendly, ever smiling and make your trip memorable and more enjoyable with their musical skills.

EBC and ABC Trek Major Viewpoints

Kalapathar, the highest point reachable without climbing permit in this trek
Nakyang Hill, Dingboche Acclimatization with the best view of Makalu, Amadablam, island Peak and more.
Everest View Hotel 360 Degree View with unobstructed view of Everest, Ama Dablam, Lotshe, Lotshe Sar,etc
Poonhill, Best sunrise viewpoint over the snow covered mountain range of Annapurna Region including the view of Fishtail (Machhapuchhre)

Add-ons for EBC and ABC Trek

Luxury Accommodations,
Helicopter from Kathmandu to Lukla
Side trips/city tours in Kathmandu and Pokhara
Extra Acclimatization days
Extra nights in Kathmandu
Extra porter/s
Cameraman/videographer for special occasion trek.

General Information of EBC and ABC Trek

A Local Government-certified guide, as well as an expert porter and assistance, will be provided by Life Himalaya Trekking. Before beginning their trip to EBC and ABC, hikers should be familiar with local weather conditions as well as the right and appropriate types of footwear, clothing, and equipment. Check out our equipment list for more details. If not, our agent or guide will give all the information required.

Less gear, as much as possible, is good in a sense that the hikers can carry it easily through the high Himalayas. Additionally, the porter will only be able to carry 20 kg of luggage, 10 kg each for 02 guests.

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   Jessica M 
 
 
 
 Verified An Incredible Trek with the Best Team!
I completed the Manaslu Circuit with Saugat and Aunil, and it was an absolutely incredible experience! The trek was breathtaking, the organization was perfect, and the views were simply stunning. Saugat’s knowledge, professionalism, and expertise as a guide, together with Aunil’s help, kindness, and support as a porter, made the whole experience even more special. I couldn’t have asked for a better team! I will definitely come back to Nepal, and I will choose this agency, Saugat, and Aunil again without hesitation. 10 stars for my new friends! Thank you both for making this adventure unforgettable!
  
 
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   Louis L 
 
 
 
 Verified Outstanding experience with Life Himalaya Trekking
We have just returned from a 12-day trek to Everest Base Camp with Life Himalaya Trekking (plus 3 days in Katmandu). From start to finish, Shiba—the owner of this prestigious agency—delivered service that far exceeded our expectations. Our guide, Birsha Rai, provided exceptional support throughout what is a very demanding trek. We were consistently impressed by the quality of his guidance, his attitude, and his services; we truly appreciated how fortunate we were to have his support every step of the way. The trek turned into an exceptional human experience. Louis L.
  
 
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   Scott F 
 
 
 
 Verified Outstanding Everest base camp experience
Outstanding trekking company. Shiba was great to work with. He handled all our questions and changes in our itinerary with no problem. We had the best guide and porter anyone could ask for. We enjoyed all the places we stayed. I would highly highly recommend this trekking company. If you wanna trek to Everest Base camp.
  
 
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   Andrew T 
 
 
 
 Verified Mardi Himal Trek
A life changing experience! Milan and Bhim were the best guide and porter for our very first trek in the Himalayas. Although the weather wasn’t always on our side, we got to see the most spectacular views, stayed in the best hotels/ camps and definitely got to tick off an item on the bucket list. Thank you Milan, for your wealth of knowledge and for guiding us safely through some rather wet and rainy conditions. We will definitely be back!
  
 
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   Stefano G 
 
 
 
 Verified Beautiful travel experience
Excellent, serious, and reliable agency. We did a private Upper Mustang trek combined with a visit to Kathmandu. Everything perfect. Fantastic guide Badri with experience and great professionalism. Porter Dan was very good. Furthermore, they always showed great empathy. Very good
  
 
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   Sharon D 
 
 
 
 Verified Dream EBC + exceptional visit to Kathmandu.
Thanks to Life Himalaya Trekking, my husband and I were able to realize a dream. From the moment of organizing from Italy, Shiba proved to be extremely available and quick in communications. And, once here, we were able to immediately verify how efficient the entire team that makes up the company is. Shiba is infinitely sweet and friendly; he pampered us, guiding us through all the organizational aspects of our trip, from the trek to Everest Base Camp to cultural visits in Kathmandu and surroundings, covering all types of transportation we needed. Thanks to him, we had the pleasure of spending our time in Nepal with unique people, who allowed us to get to know this wonderful country and its inhabitants up close. Tika was our guide during the hike to EBC, and thanks to him and our porter Podam, we experienced a wonderful and authentic adventure! Both very knowledgeable, they were excellent at taking care of us, thanks to their attention to even the small things, the advice and information they provided us, but especially due to their friendliness, which allowed us to approach even the most difficult situations with ease. Tika is an exceptional entertainer and a great photographer; he was our family for more than a week, and we are very grateful to him. The entire experience of reaching Everest Base Camp was all-encompassing; it captivated us in every aspect, both scenic and human. It was exciting to reach the destination after a journey that lasted about a week. But it was equally incredible and moving to fly by helicopter from Gorak Shep to Lukla, retracing from above every step taken and every place experienced during the previous days. We would like to thank Promot, Raj, Rajan, and especially our exceptional tour guide Ajya, who accompanied us through the most iconic places in Kathmandu, sharing their history and every cultural aspect. The passion and love for one's work allowed us to immerse ourselves in a world that, otherwise, we would have understood and experienced only halfway. Thanks also to all the other members who contributed to the success of our trip. This is a goodbye; we look forward to returning to Nepal!
  
 
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   Inspiration763559 
 
 
 
 Verified Unforgettable life experience
We were extremely satisfied with our Everest Base Camp trek with Life Himalaya Trekking. From the moment we were picked up at the airport, everything was organized perfectly. Due to weather conditions, the company arranged a helicopter flight for us, which made the start of our adventure even more special. Our guide, Rabin, was exceptional. He was kind, caring, and looked after us every step of the way. Whenever we felt unwell, he made sure we were comfortable and helped us recover. His knowledge of the mountains, careful approach to acclimatization, and genuine care for our well-being allowed us to continue the journey safely. Most importantly, he treated us like family, making the entire trek feel like a trip with friends rather than a guided tour. Our porter, Arjun, was equally amazing. He was always cheerful, funny, and incredibly helpful. During acclimatization hikes and challenging moments, he even helped with our backpacks when we were struggling. His positive attitude made every day more enjoyable. Both Rabin and Arjun are true gems and a huge asset to the company. We cannot thank them enough for everything they did for us. A special thank you also goes to Shiba, the owner of Life Himalaya Trekking. He was friendly, professional, and made our experience truly special from beginning to end. I also had a unique experience during this trip as I participated in the Everest Marathon. Rabin and Arjun came to support me, pace me, and cheer me on during the final kilometers, helping me reach the finish line. It meant so much to me and is something I will never forget. Thank you, Life Himalaya Trekking, for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We are incredibly grateful for the memories, friendships, and support we received throughout this unforgettable adventure. With love and gratitude, Dominika
  
 
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   Dawn G 
 
 
 
 Verified Awesome experience with Life Himalayan
I had a wonderful time trekking EBC. Birsha Rai was an awesome guide he made sure I had anything I needed. He made sure my accommodations were good and I had plenty of water and snacks for the trek. Dhan Kajl was my porter and he took extra care of my things my bag was always clean and dry when delivered to my room. He even carried my day pack the last stretch of EBC trek. Life Himalayan took care of me from the moment I landed and was without one bag to making sure I made all my helicopter connections. Someone was there every step of the way. I am so grateful that I chose to travel with Life Himalayan. Thank you! 😊
  
 
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   Roving04696555305 
 
 
 
 Verified 5 Stars!
Life Himalaya Trekking gave us an amazing experience! We had the most wonderful guide, Jal Tamang. Not only did he provide amazing conversation, high spirits, and tons of great information about the Everest region, he went above and beyond when a member of our party got altitude sickness. He worked tirelessly to bring food & water to them during their hospital stay, but also coordinated their time in Lukla after they had had to descend. I still made it to Base Camp, and throughout our journey he made the entire experience unforgettable. The accommodations were also truly top notch, with the earlier tea houses offering hot showers, readily available charging, and even heating pads under the mattresses. Highly recommend, thank you Jal!
  
 
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   Cynthia C 
 
 
 
 Verified Base Camp Everest.
What a beautiful experience! Life Himalaya trekking and their team are truly great. Our guide Rabin Ray is a mountain professional. He took great care of us throughout the journey. Our porter Tik as well, always there to help us. Shiba, the owner, is a professional and he makes sure to meet us and ensure that everything goes well before our departure. The transportation, hotel, and others, everything was perfect. Thank you very much to everyone!
  
 
  
  
 
 
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